SeatsRecall 92V-126 · Thomas vehicles

THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. recall 92V-126 covers 1,526 Thomas vehicles for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on September 8, 1992.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1,5262 models

ReportedSep 8, 1992Owners notified Dec 18, 1992

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 92V126000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

INCORRECT SCREWS WERE USED TO ATTACH THE PLYWOOD SEAT BACK TO THE SEAT FRAME.

The risk

THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK DOES NOT MEET THE STRENGTHREQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 207, "SEATING SYSTEM". SHOULD THE SEAT BACK FAIL WHILETHE BUS IS IN MOTION, THE OPERATOR COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE BUS.

What to do

The fix

REMOVE INCORRECT SCREWS ATTACHING THE PLYWOOD BACK TO THE SEAT FRAME AND INSTALL PROPER SCREWS.

SYSTEM: INTERIOR: DRIVER'S SEAT BACK; FMVSS 207.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Thomas Bus1991, 1992

Thomas School Bus1991, 1992

Built from December 1, 1991 to August 1, 1992. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.